Images way too dark

[tuxoche]

Downloaded a trial version (which is 10 days only) version 1.7 for Windows 10. Opening raw files from a Canon 5D MK II, a 6D MK II or a Lumix G81 the images are displayed way too dark in the develop persona (arround 2-3 EV), even though no settings were applied so far. The histogram seems to be almost the same in Affinity, LR or Luminar.

Where is the error?

ciao tuxoche

 

[Chris B]

Hey tuxoche, welcome to the Affinity Forums.

I grabbed two Canon 5D Mk II samples and they are opening the same in Affinity Photo and Photoshop. See screenshot at the bottom.

What do you normally open them in? Could you attach a sample so I can look into this for you?

Also, have you changed any of the settings in the Assistant manager? 

[Mark Ingram]

@tuxoche, what happens if you develop to 16-bit? @Chris B, you're developing to 16-bit, whereas @tuxoche is developing to 32-bit.

[tuxoche]

How do i change to develop in 16-Bit? 

[MEB]

Hi tuxoche,
After opening the RAW file (Develop Persona), go to menu View > Assistant Manager..., change the RAW Output Format dropdown to RGB (16 bit).

[tuxoche]

Ok thought this would be in the Assistant, but its already set 16-Bit

ciao tuxoche

[Mark Ingram]

Did you convert your original image to 32-Bit then? Because the original screenshot you provided was 32-Bit.

[tuxoche]

It is a regular Canon RAW file from a 5D MK II. Here is the view in Windows Explorer and Adobe CR

ciao tuxoche

[tuxoche]

No solution ?

ciao tuxoche

[HVDB Photography]

Well it's weekend now. If it's urgent, would you try to upload the RAW file or provide a download link ?

[prsdeb]

I'm noticing the same issue. In my example, though not as drastic, you can see the raw file in View NX-i (Nikon) is slightly overexposed. The same raw file in Affinity is darker. And yes, it's set to 16-bit. I have my camera set to neutral so there should be nothing applied to the raw file. 

[tuxoche]

19 minutes ago, HVDB Photography said:

Well it's weekend now. If it's urgent, would you try to upload the RAW file or provide a download link ?

No ist no really urgent, i guess i can download another trial version :-(

[Mark Ingram]

@prsdeb / @tuxoche, can you show me a screenshot that includes the 32-Bit preview panel please?

[tuxoche]

3 minutes ago, Mark Ingram said:

@prsdeb / @tuxoche, can you show me a screenshot that includes the 32-Bit preview panel please?

You mean the tonemap persona?

[Mark Ingram]

1 minute ago, tuxoche said:

You mean the tonemap persona?

No, in the bottom right of Develop persona, there should be a panel called "32-Bit Preview", or "32P" if it's been shortened. If you can't see it, try using the View | Studio | 32-Bit Preview menu item.

[tuxoche]

10 minutes ago, Mark Ingram said:

No, in the bottom right of Develop persona, there should be a panel called "32-Bit Preview", or "32P" if it's been shortened. If you can't see it, try using the View | Studio | 32-Bit Preview menu item.

Ok did that the 32p preview show no image but the naviagtor shows a preview which is ok ?

ciao tuxoche

[prsdeb]